
Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?
The unofficial—but widely known—fashion rule can be traced back more than 100 years to some snobby millionaires.
1970-01-01 08:00

UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.
1970-01-01 08:00

Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun
The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.
1970-01-01 08:00

Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row
The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.
1970-01-01 08:00

Matt Damon glad he didn't leave Bourne stars 'in the lurch' by pulling out of movie for Avatar
'The Bourne Identity' star Matt Damon was "desperate" to work with James Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise, but he has no regrets about turning down the offer, which is now said to have been worth $250 million, to continue working on the 'Bourne' franchise.
1970-01-01 08:00

France will pay you to repair your clothes
France is to introduce a scheme that will subsidize repairs to clothing and shoes in order to cut waste and planet-heating pollution from the textile industry.
1970-01-01 08:00

Syria cross-border aid lifeline facing closure after UN rift
The Security Council fails to extend deliveries for millions of people in the rebel-held north-west.
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine war: Front line troops discuss counter-offensive
Will Russia's defences shatter or hold firm? The BBC gets the view from the front line.
1970-01-01 08:00

France riots: Fuelled by everyday discrimination
Algerian journalist Maher Mezahi writes about the riots that swept through France.
1970-01-01 08:00

Philadelphia shooting: Suspect charged with killing five
Five people - including a 15-year-old boy - were killed and two were wounded in the attack.
1970-01-01 08:00

Baltimore shooting: Police hunt for suspects after dozens shot at block party
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
1970-01-01 08:00

Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map
A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.
1970-01-01 08:00